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How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children.

 

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Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting 

 

PluggedIn

 

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How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children.
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Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Single Parents & Discipline

Introduction

Doing Family Meals

If You're an Empty Nester

Have you, your spouse and kids sat down and had a meal together recently? Jim Daly talks with Pastor Ryan Rush and his wife Lana to share some creative ideas for enjoying meals with your family. Then, John and Danny reflect back on when their now grown kids still lived at home and how special those family dinners were.

 

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Creating Memorable Mealtimes  

 

50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table

 

Dinner: Nourish Your Family … as a Family

 

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Have you, your spouse and kids sat down and had a meal together recently? Jim Daly talks with Pastor Ryan Rush and his wife Lana to share some creative ideas for enjoying meals with your family. Then, John and Danny reflect back on when their now grown kids still lived at home and how special those family dinners were.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-30?refcd=2495901">Receive the book Restore the Table for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/m4youu">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/creating-memorable-mealtimes-digital/?refcd=2495901">Creating Memorable Mealtimes </a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ozxlig">50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vwi22t">Dinner: Nourish Your Family &hellip; as a Family</a>
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Have Dinners Together

If Your Kid Encounters Online Porn

Responding Well if Your Kid Sees Porn

Resources to Help

What do you do if your child encounters sexual content online? Mandy Majors joins Jim Daly to share how she found out her daughter was exposed to inappropriate content, even though she didn't have a smartphone. Plus, John and Danny give some advice on how to respond in a healthy way if your kid sees pornographic content.

 

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Receive the book Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Protecting Your Child from Online Dangers 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

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What do you do if your child encounters sexual content online? Mandy Majors joins Jim Daly to share how she found out her daughter was exposed to inappropriate content, even though she didn't have a smartphone. Plus, John and Danny give some advice on how to respond in a healthy way if your kid sees pornographic content.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-25?refcd=2495305">Receive the book Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5lio39">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/protecting-your-child-from-online-dangers-digital-download/?refcd=2495305">Protecting Your Child from Online Dangers</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/q2v5m4">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/y5gmju">Download the Godcaster App</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495305">Support This Show!</a>
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If Your Child Sees Something Inappropriate

When Kids See You Fail

Get Off the Screen

Resources for You

What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to Do with Their Kids 

 

Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs

 

Download the Godcaster App

 

Support This Show!

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-06-18?refcd=2495503">Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/sgwh5m">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/fun-and-faith-based-activities-for-dads-to-do-with-their-kids-digital-download/?refcd=2495503">Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to Do with Their Kids</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yxzmqq">Match Your Parenting to Your Kid's Needs</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j3dirz">Download the Godcaster App</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495503">Support This Show!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hflpj3">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a>

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